The immune system, the brain and mental health, plus autoimmune disease research and treatments are thoroughly explored
SEP 6, 202456 MIN
The immune system, the brain and mental health, plus autoimmune disease research and treatments are thoroughly explored
SEP 6, 202456 MIN
Description
<p>Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 5-30-2024 and 9-05-2024:</p>
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<LI>Cognitive errors in medicine dismissing unusual presentations as psychological</LI>
<LI>A case of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS)</LI>
<LI>Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis causing psychiatric symptoms</LI>
<LI>Failures of genetic research to identify causes</LI>
<LI>Need for integrating neurology and psychiatry; Importance of testing for antibodies and using MRI scans</LI>
<LI> Detailed explanation of immune tolerance, peripheral tolerance, and the phenomenon of molecular mimicry in diseases like multiple sclerosis and celiac disease</LI>
<LI>Importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms</LI>
<LI>Historical context and current advancements in treating autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, lupus, and multiple sclerosis using reprogrammed immune cells and iron oxide nanoparticles</LI>
<LI>Explanation of how the liver filters blood and helps establish immune tolerance by processing cellular debris and antigens</LI>
<LI>Advances in engineering regulatory T cells to target specific disease sites and calm inflammatory responses</LI>
<LI>Exploration of new diagnostic tools and the potential of AI in understanding complex psychiatric conditions </LI><LI>
Detection of colds and other diseases by analysis of voice frequency patterns
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